Broadgate Tower Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Broadgate Tower

General information
Status	Complete
Location	London, EC2 United Kingdom
Coordinates	51°31′17″N 0°04′47″W / 51.5213°N 0.0798°W / 51.5213; -0.0798
Construction started	2005
Completed	2009
Cost	c. £240 million
Height
Roof	165 metres (541 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	33
Floor area	37,000.3 m² (398,268 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Developer	British Land
Structural engineer	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Main contractor	Bovis Lendlease

The Broadgate Tower is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in London, England. It stands in the City of London, which is a busy part of London where many important financial businesses are located. This impressive tower was built between 2005 and 2009.

About the Broadgate Tower
- Building Facts
- Where is it?
How it was Built - Pictures
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About the Broadgate Tower

The Broadgate Tower is one of the many modern skyscrapers that make up London's famous skyline. It is mainly used for offices, providing space for many companies. The building is 165 meters (about 541 feet) tall, which is like stacking about 30 double-decker buses on top of each other!

Building Facts

The tower has 33 floors. It cost around £240 million to build. The construction started in 2005 and finished in 2009. The architects who designed this building were Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. They are famous for designing many tall and interesting buildings around the world.

Where is it?

The Broadgate Tower is located in the eastern part of the City of London. This area is a major financial hub, meaning it's where many banks and businesses that deal with money are located. It's a very busy and important part of the city.